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Financial support for skills development
Joint Industry Board Further Education Fund
Joint Industry Board
Gary heard about the training fund from a fellow electrician. The application process was simple and effective. Once he has qualified, Gary hopes to pursue a career associated with the course such as an electrical consultant. Gary Larkham is studying for an HNC in Building Services Engineering. The funding paid for 50% of the course fee.
Have you considered JTL Funding? Funding may also be available through JTL if you were an apprentice with them. This will be up to £400 provided in the form of a voucher to the employer of an apprentice who has successfully completed the full Advanced Apprenticeship Framework whilst under JTL’s managing agency and within the agreed timeframe, subject to certain conditions. The electrician must be working for the same
employer as at the time the apprenticeship was
completed. The application must be made through the
regional Training Officers at JTL and must be made by
the employer. Vouchers valid for 12 months.
www.jtltraining.com [email protected] Free phone: 08000 852 308
Joint Industry Board
Financial support for skills development
What funding is available and can I apply?
The table below shows the eligibility criteria and what’s on
offer from the fund:
JIB F u n d
Eligibility1 - Must be directly employed by a JIB Member Company OR an unemployed
operative previously working in the industry holding a valid ECS card
- JIB registered apprentices
- Anyone wishing to undertake studies in the electrical contacting industry which
will be of benefit to the industry as a whole
Amount of funding available - Up to 50% of the course fee up to a maximum of £500 in any one year
- Discretionary payments for those undertaking studies and for
unemployed operatives
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Whether you’re an employee or an employer wanting to up-skill yourself or your workforce, there is an industry training fund that might be able to help you towards the cost of your training; The Joint Industry Board Further Education Fund
Developing skills is a key objective for the JIB as employees with improved skills will greatly boost the success of the electrical contracting business and the industry as a whole. Training benefits the employee and their employer by bringing new thinking knowledge and experience to work. Unemployed electricians can also qualify for funding. This aims to help those who need it most; hoping that with new skills and qualifications can help people find work in the industry. In order to qualify unemployed applicants must be registered as unemployed with the JIB and/or ECIBA.
In today’s economic
climate it’s difficult
to find money for
training, so it makes
sense to apply for
extra financial help
where you can.
“I have now completed the CMI Executive Diploma in
Management, which overall has taken me 3 years. I
have visited Dunfermline to accept my graduation
certificate in September which was a very enjoyable
experience.
I would encourage anybody thinking about completing
the distance learning courses to go ahead and get
involved. I could not have achieved my dreams of
furthering my career without the support of my
employer and the JIB.”
Clint Cottee received a 40% contribution to his Fire
and Detection course and 40% towards the first
year of his HNC in Contract Management. Clint
Cottee, MIET, ACMI, is a Qualifying Manager at
Broughton Electrical Contractors Ltd
“I read about the JIB funding in a trade magazine so I researched it on the JIB website. Completing the application form was simple and straightforward and the evidential information requested all made sense. I hope to progress into a career as an electrical engineer from my current position; I may go on to study for an HND or specialist courses such as Computer Aided Design.” Lee McKay did a HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and received 25% of the total cost
What courses are covered? For the JIB Further Education Fund, applications must be for
courses that are classed as furthering your industry
education beyond the qualifications needed to be an
electrician. Funding will also be considered for industry
research projects.
Some examples of courses that might be funded are:
• NVQ Level 3/4
• City & Guilds CAD and HPD
• BTEC National Certificate
• HNCs, HNDs, Degrees,
• Management training
• Higher level health and safety qualifications
You can also suggest others and we’ll consider them, subject to
eligibility. Courses not covered by the Further Education Fund
may still be covered by JTL and they should be contacted if
you think you may be eligible.
Examples of courses covered and not covered by the
Further Education Fund and further information is available
through the JIB website at:
http://www.jib.org.uk/further-education-fund.aspx
“We heard about the funding scheme at a JIB regional
meeting - the employee in question is studying for a
City and Guilds qualification and received 50% funding.
We are very keen to invest in our employees and
keep them within the organisation. If we can find
some funding then it’s a bonus - any contribution
is appreciated - it all helps.”
Tim Rhodes, MD Brown and Co - M&E contractor
How to claim funding The JIB works on a fee reimbursement basis – this is the best
way to ensure the funding is spent on training that is seen
through to full completion. On occasions, the JIB will pay funds
directly to a college or training centre.
Are you unemployed?
If you are unemployed then you must be registered as
unemployed with the JIB and/or ECIBA (Benefits Agency)
and provide proof of unemployment (e.g. be claiming Job
Seeker’s Allowance or registered unemployed). Please see
the website if you require further information.
“I think the fund is an excellent idea – I didn’t know it existed
and found out about it at a branch meeting. It is a good
business asset and provides a better profile for the client.
Development programmes provide better trained
operatives and in turn, a better skilled workforce to offer
to our client. This is critical in such economic times as it
is very competitive out there and we need to tick as
many boxes as we can. We are going to send another
person to do an HNC in Electrical Engineering.”
Mick Pointon, MPE Staffordshire Ltd, ECA member
“Unite the Union as the largest union in the
UK is pleased to offer its support to the JIB
Further Education Fund; we are sure the
fund will benefit our members who work in
the industry.”
Jim Mowatt, Director of Education, Unite
Apply now! If you think you or an employee might benefit from
the financial support offered, contact us now for more information.
Application forms are available on the website or you
can call the JIB or JTL for further information.
• JIB Further Education Fund:
visit www.jib.org.uk/funding
or call 020 8269 8546
• JTL Fund: www.jtltraining.com
08000 852 308
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